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Mr Dakin will be running to raise cash for no less than five different charities this time around.

He will be supporting Scunthorpe Foodbank and Scunthorpe & District MIND, as well as Pancreatic Cancer Action, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.

Scunthorpe MP Nic Dakin, pictured during his training for last year's London Marathon

He said: "Scunthorpe Foodbank is always in need of donations in order to help those who are struggling to put food on the table.

"Likewise, Scunthorpe and District MIND provide a vital service to those in the community who are battling with a mental health issue – something one in five us will experience at some point in our lives.

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"I'm proud to support these fantastic charities and the vital work that they do in our local community and beyond. Any support that you can give would be really appreciated. Let's raise some money for these good causes so they can continue to support those most in need."